Virginia

From hotels with ghostly guests to museums with mysterious pasts, discover what makes Williamsburg the most haunted city in Virginia.  Virginia is home to several haunted cities, from Radford, where you’ll find the spooky St Albans…
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Dark tourism has become increasingly popular over the years. Here are six places to visit in Virginia that are both morbid and historical. If this is your first time hearing the term “dark tourism,” you’re not alone. This type of travel…
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Sip your way through the Virginia wine country, which features distinct wines, rolling vineyards, and rich heritage. Virginia is for lovers, and if you’re a wine lover, it’s especially for you. The state is known for many things: being the…
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The State Fair of Virginia is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., rain or shine. Here's everything you need to know. The State Fair of Virginia has been a tradition for nearly 170 years. The first ever fair was held in Richmond in 1854,…
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Gilbert's Restaurant, which formerly operated in Chatham, was recognized as a safe haven for Black people. Here's what you need to know about the historic location. Robert Gilbert and his wife, Sandra Gilbert, operated Gilbert’s Restaurant…
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Show off your Virginia pride with these 15 state-inspired Halloween costume ideas representing the commonwealth’s wildlife, mascots, and famous figures.  Avoid the rush at the big-box costume store this Halloween and instead opt for a…
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Apple stack cake is an Appalachian favorite. Learn about the history of—and renewed interest in—this dessert. In the novel "Sunrise On the Reaping" by Suzanne Collins, a prequel to her hit "Hunger Games" series, the protagonist, teenage…
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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted on September 10 to prohibit streets named after segregationists and Confederate leaders. Here’s what you need to know about the ban. During a regularly scheduled meeting on September 10,…
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Discover the best fall fun in Virginia—including hayrides, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes—at these seasonal festivals.  With the arrival of fall, farms across Virginia are rolling out their seasonal offerings, including hayrides, pumpkin…
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Celebrate German culture with steins, sausages, and music at these 16 lively Virginia Oktoberfest events.  Virginians will soon have the opportunity to sport their favorite lederhosen while raising a stein because Oktoberfest season has…
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